Mine waste dump instability

Advancements in coal mining methods and rates have led to the production of larger volumes of waste rock. Consequently, large waste rock dumps in B.C. are currently being constructed by end-dumping to heights of up to 400 m with face angles of 37-38°. Segments of the foundation slopes underlying t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Moffitt, Karen
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/10711